Ben Radomsky: Senior Goodbye
My four years at Dominion were neither consistently fun nor entirely foul, but, being four years of my life, merely more and less average than I’d originally hoped for.
The one class, however, that was consistently both fun and rewarding for three years I took it was the newspaper with Mr. Schwartz. In this class and under his tutelage, I improved as a writer, made lasting friends, grew more confident, and saw a significant change in my outlook on both the world and my future. My time in this class, in addition to my love of writing and interest in current events, instilled within me a desire to pursue journalism as a career.
The only time I felt like a Dominion student, rather than just an attendee of some nameless, indistinct high school, was when I was writing for its newspaper. It was what tied me to the school itself and the avenue by which I learned of the accomplishments and tribulations of my peers, as well as the activities in which they engaged. The newspaper granted meaning to my high school experience, and I’ll be forever grateful to Mrs. Korsen for encouraging me to sign up for it.
I will continue to write, on my own and, hopefully, for William & Mary’s student newspaper, because I want to be a journalist, as well as a documentarian, a screenwriter, a judge. I want to be many things, and the Dominion newspaper gave me the opportunity to do so. Thank you for reading, and thank you, Mr. Schwartz, for being such a great teacher and guide.
Barbara Morgan • Sep 6, 2016 at 4:09 pm
Ok, responded already and forgot to put in the code! I just want to tell you how very proud I am of you and all that you have accomplished in your life so far. It has been amazing watching you grow up, thanks to your Mum, and I have been blessed to have had you as one of my students for those crucial developmental years! I saw your potential brimming over even then, academically and personality-wise. You always knew what you wanted.
I wish the very best for you and hope to continue to hear things you are doing. With regard to your ‘own country’……perhaps if the UK sticks to it’s Brexit guns and exits for sure, as long as you are there already Scotland could be a potential country for you! ;). Lots of love Ben, and God Bless! XO Barbara (Mrs.) Morgan